To address future energy needs, the Department of Energy Office of Science has announced the creation of three new Microelectronics Science Research Centers. One of these, the Microelectronics Energy Efficiency Research Center for Advanced Technologies (MEERCAT), will focus on energy efficiency by exploring solutions that integrate sensing, edge processing, artificial intelligence, and high-performance computing. Sandia […]
In a new study, researchers at the Weizmann Institute of Science, led by Professor Daniel Wagner, demonstrate how design principles from ancient creatures like scorpions and sponges can enhance the resilience of human-made materials, promoting sustainable design. Professor Wagner explains that natural materials have evolved over millions of years in resource-limited and harsh environments, inherently […]
A research team led by Professors Zhiqin Chu and Yuan Lin at the University of Hong Kong, in collaboration with Professors Kwai Hei Li and Qi Wang, has developed a groundbreaking method for producing ultrathin and ultra-flexible diamond membranes. These membranes are compatible with current semiconductor manufacturing processes, allowing their integration into various applications, including […]
Google Quantum AI’s significant advance in quantum error correction using a surface code approach faces competition from a rival method that proponents claim offers greater efficiency and scalability. Researchers are divided on which approach will shape the future of practical quantum computing. Quantum computers, promising solutions to complex problems in materials science, chemistry, and logistics, […]
This video from David Roberson discusses the physics and chemistry of shape memory polymers.
